PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joon BigMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Zhuravlevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joon BigMan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergey Zhuravlevich's chin.

BigMan
vs
Zhuravlevich

219 cm
18
289 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joon BigMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Zhuravlevich!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhuravlevich connects with a high kick.

It looks like Joon BigMan has been cut.
BigMan misses with a few strikes there.

BigMan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
BigMan trying to control the action but Zhuravlevich is working from the bottom.
BigMan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BigMan taking a breather here.

Joon BigMan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zhuravlevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? BigMan is fending him off so far but Zhuravlevich persists. Nope, BigMan circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zhuravlevich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BigMan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
BigMan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zhuravlevich is looking to advance position but BigMan won't allow it.
Zhuravlevich is thwarting BigMan's attempts to control the position.
BigMan won't allow Zhuravlevich to pass to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhuravlevich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Zhuravlevich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zhuravlevich wants to stand but BigMan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zhuravlevich looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigMan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
BigMan is trying to stand.
BigMan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Zhuravlevich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BigMan wants to sweep but no luck.
BigMan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BigMan looking to control but Zhuravlevich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigMan is really struggling to control Zhuravlevich but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joon BigMan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joon BigMan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

BigMan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
BigMan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
BigMan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
BigMan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zhuravlevich can do anything to dispel that myth.
BigMan trying to control the pace.
Joon BigMan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Joon BigMan just wasn't active enough.
Zhuravlevich lands a body shot.
Zhuravlevich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as BigMan sprawls well. BigMan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhuravlevich gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergey Zhuravlevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zhuravlevich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into BigMan's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BigMan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

BigMan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zhuravlevich defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigMan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
BigMan has control of Zhuravlevich's left arm, preventing Zhuravlevich from doing any damage.
Zhuravlevich wanted to stand there but BigMan had control of the position.
BigMan trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Joon BigMan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
BigMan tries to clinch but Zhuravlevich is having none of it.
BigMan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhuravlevich dives in and grabs BigMan's left leg, looking for a takedown. BigMan pushes down on Zhuravlevich's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigMan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zhuravlevich misses with a takedown attempt - BigMan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joon BigMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Zhuravlevich.

BigMan gets a double leg takedown into Zhuravlevich's guard.
BigMan controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Joon BigMan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zhuravlevich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as BigMan sprawls well. BigMan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhuravlevich gets slowly back to his feet.
BigMan throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigMan shoots in but Zhuravlevich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhuravlevich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zhuravlevich circles away from the clinch attempt.
BigMan stuffs the takedown.

BigMan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhuravlevich is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

BigMan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joon BigMan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joon BigMan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Zhuravlevich fakes the leg kick and cracks BigMan in the body.
Nice takedown defense from BigMan. No joy for Zhuravlevich on that attempt.

Zhuravlevich shoots in and gets a takedown into BigMan's guard.
BigMan wants to stand but Zhuravlevich is controlling the position.
Zhuravlevich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
BigMan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zhuravlevich wants to control from the top but BigMan keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BigMan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BigMan wants to stand and escape but Zhuravlevich is having none of it.

BigMan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zhuravlevich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zhuravlevich trying to control but BigMan is working from the bottom.
Zhuravlevich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BigMan is trying to control the position but Zhuravlevich postures up.
Zhuravlevich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Zhuravlevich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

BigMan has his foot on Zhuravlevich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhuravlevich works his way back into a safe position though.
BigMan is trying to hold Zhuravlevich in close to prevent damage but Zhuravlevich has managed to pass into half guard.

BigMan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Zhuravlevich there.
Zhuravlevich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with BigMan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BigMan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
BigMan is looking for a sweep. Zhuravlevich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Zhuravlevich there.
Zhuravlevich throwing shots but BigMan is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuravlevich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zhuravlevich trying to control the action but BigMan is working from the bottom.
Zhuravlevich thows a huge punch but BigMan dodges it nicely.
BigMan is looking to improve his position.
Zhuravlevich is looking to take a break and control but BigMan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
BigMan gets full guard.
Zhuravlevich won't allow BigMan to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuravlevich wants to get up but he can't break BigMan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

BigMan has his foot on Zhuravlevich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhuravlevich works his way back into a safe position though.
BigMan keeping moving, preventing Zhuravlevich from controlling successfully.

BigMan has his foot on Zhuravlevich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhuravlevich works his way back into a safe position though.

Zhuravlevich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zhuravlevich being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

BigMan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zhuravlevich is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Zhuravlevich.
I think BigMan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joon BigMan!